Viking vs Molde Prediction 28.07.2024

• Competition: Norway - Eliteserien
• Date: Sunday, 28th, July 2024
• Kickoff: 18:15 UK / 19.15 CEST
• Venue: SR-Bank Arena (Stavanger)

Two teams with aspirations of securing European spots in Norway’s Eliteserien will clash when Viking hosts Molde at SR-Bank Arena on Sunday evening.

For the first time since mid-May and the third time this season, Viking FK found themselves on the wrong side of the scoreboard in a narrow 0-1 defeat to a struggling Haugesund side away from home, marking the end of their vibrant form that included five wins and one draw. Ahead of this weekend's tough clash, De morkebla will strive to respond immediately to keep their Champions League hopes alive as they are just two points behind Brann who hold second place.

In line with their Sunday host, Molde also had a poor time in their most recent league outing as they ended up empty-handed in a 2-3 rollercoaster defeat at the hands of top-four chasers KFUM Oslo, despite holding a one-goal lead during the first half. With the same number of points (28) as their upcoming opponent but sitting in third place due to a slightly better goal-scoring record, Erling Moe's team will have the opporunity to pull away from Viking if they deliver a winning performance.

Viking vs Molde Betting Tips: OVER 2.5

The crowd at SR-Bank Arena could be treated to a goal-fest in Sunday’s clash between two prolific attacking forces, so we will go with the Over as our top pick. The hosts Viking have been tearing up the nets like a joke on their own turf recently, recording 2+ goals in four of their last five home matches, and they will again rely on their attacking style in a bid to extend their home winning streak to four matches. Sparks will definitely fly when the horns lock with the Molde side, who can proudly boast the second-best attacking record in Norway's top division with 32 goals scored, only trailing table leaders Bodo/Glimt by four goals in that department. 

Top-notch scoring ability combined with a vulnerable defense makes MFK the most efficient side in Eliteserien, averaging 3.2 goals per match, and 11 of their 16 outings this season have produced at least three goals. Not only that, but recent clashes between these rivals have been among the most thrilling to watch, as evidenced by the incredible 46 goals scored in the last nine head-to-head matches, so we believe there are good reasons to expect another hell and high-scoring affair here.